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Notes From Leonard Bishop’s Class, 1977-78: The Next Two Weeks

Posted on June 10, 2012 by donnagillespie

Here are more Leonard quotes harvested from that moldering notebook I kept in his class circa 1977. For those who don’t know him, Leonard Bishop taught a novel writing workshop at UC Berkeley Extension until 1983 — he was the … Continue reading →

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Bumper Stickers by Bishop, Part Two

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge For five days, I moped around the house, stalling.  I was stuck on my next scene for my Southern novel, Momma Liddy and Me.  I sorted my stationery collection. It goes back 15 years or more as … Continue reading →

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I’m Sure There’s A Book in Me, Somewhere!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Leonard Bishop told us that he loved to step into an elevator and ask whoever else rode with him, “So, how’s the book coming?”  He’d get answers like, “Well, I haven’t gotten back to it lately.” Or, … Continue reading →

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The Expert

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge I’ve always admired experts.  I’m one of those who sit in the front seats of a lecture hall.  I hold my breath at the introduction and stare adoringly at the speaker.  Then with a fat notebook and … Continue reading →

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Bumper Stickers by Bishop

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Last week, Marie and I were reminiscing about writing for Leonard Bishop.  We’d work all week to write a great scene, hoping he’d say something like, “That’s perfect! I can’t think of a single thing I’d change!” … Continue reading →

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My Adventures in E-Publishing: Round One

Posted on March 14, 2012 by donnagillespie

By Donna Gillespie When my first novel (The Light Bearer, Berkley/Putnam 1994) was teetering at the edge of the out-of-print abyss and my publisher didn’t seem interested in putting it out as an e-book, I realized that if I wanted … Continue reading →

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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge.

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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

I get to work with middle school students. I’m often asked to be a guest speaker as the resident “Real Writer” in my Midwestern school. Every time I present, I make students stand beside their desks and repeat after me, … Continue reading →

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A Dollar In The Jar (by K.P. Kollenborn)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

When you’re lucky, you get someone who believes in your art.  That’s very pleasant.  However, when the planets align perfectly, you get someone who can teach you how to hone your craft.  Someone like Leonard Bishop, our inspiration for this … Continue reading →

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Writers, Gather ‘Round!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Imagine a hundred years ago on a  frigid winter afternoon… You trudge through the snow.  The cold freezes your breath on your wool scarf.  The crystals scratch against your lips. Even your eyeballs ache.  Relief is straight ahead.  The Mercantile … Continue reading →

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